Erica Hammel is the mother behind Wyatt’s Law. Her story is a heartbreaking one, and it is easy to see why she has worked so hard to advocate for a law that would save others from the struggle and tragedy that she and her son have endured. However, there are many factors that need…
A young Battle Creek boy remains in critical condition in the hospital, three of his siblings have been removed by CPS, and his mother is behind bars. This story has featured in many online news articles in the last few days, and the rumors circulation are getting stranger by the minute. So let’s take…
We have been following the case of Dr. Larry Nassar for many months now, since the very first allegations of sexual abuse of a minor were made public. It has been a long and difficult road for everyone involved, and now a new curve ball has been thrown into the mix. MSU, who cleared…
Currently under Michigan law, there is a very specific list of people who are considered to be mandated reporters of child abuse. That means that they are legally required to report any child abuse or neglect to the appropriate agency, such as child protective services, law enforcement, or Michigan’s toll-free child abuse reporting hotline…
The Word of Faith Fellowship Church in North Carolina has already had its share of very bad press. Labelled a ‘cult’, with thriving support groups for ex-members, this particular church has a pretty bad rap. However, being labelled as cultish isn’t too hard for devotees to shrug off, as they can simply claim to…
It’s that time again – tax time! When all employed people eagerly anticipate the windfall heading their way, and all self-employed people reluctantly cough up a giant chunk of their earnings to Uncle Sam. However, since death and taxes are both unavoidable, it would make sense to use this opportunity (tax time, not death!)…
27-year-old Derrick Wardell Mason III, a resident of Durand, has been arrested for the alleged abuse of a 22-month-old girl. According to police reports, the child in question was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries in February, and the investigation has resulted in both Mason and the child’s mother facing charges. According to the Shiawassee…
Thank you for joining us a second time to look at what child abuse charges in Michigan might include. In the previous article we looked at what the possibilities were for someone facing child abuse charges might be up against, as it isn’t a simple or single charge. There are numerous options, depending on…
When you hear about someone is the news being faced with “child abuse charges“, this actually refers to a wide range of possible criminal charges. The Michigan penal code contains a number of different changes that a prosecutor can choose from, based on the circumstances of the alleged crime. Some are very specific, while others are general…
Imagine this. You are in a struggling relationship with your spouse or partner, and events take a turn for the worst. Whether it’s a lost job that results in even more financial stress, which is coped with through drinking, or a substance abuse problem that gets out of hand, your partner is struggling to…